Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- EverProX Technologies Munich GmbH, under its Silicon Line brand, has launched the MSDL 20G chipset, extending MIPI D-PHY camera connectivity to tens of meters while consuming less than 100 mW per 10 Gbps link.

Chipset pairs SL8582x serializer with SL8581x de-serializer for dual 10 Gbps streams

The MSDL 20G, first product in the new MSDL family, aggregates up to two simultaneous MIPI D-PHY camera streams at up to 10 Gbps each over serialized optical or copper links. Integrated VCSEL drivers and TIA support optical reach of tens of meters, while differential copper links extend up to 2 meters.

Taoyuan – September 08, 2026 -- Manz Asia and SUSS have entered a strategic collaboration to accelerate inkjet printing technology for advanced semiconductor packaging, targeting a shift from lab-scale development to high-volume manufacturing.

Manz Asia brings inkjet expertise while SUSS contributes semiconductor process depth

The partnership pairs Manz Asia's proven inkjet capabilities, manufacturing engineering and position in the panel-level packaging ecosystem with SUSS' semiconductor process expertise and global customer reach. Manz Asia's end-to-end inkjet development platform spans material and substrate preparation, printing, curing and process characterization under a Lab-to-Fab approach.

Tainan – September 08, 2026 -- Chuan Lih Fa Machinery Works Co., Ltd. (CLF) has shipped Taiwan's first 5000-ton ultra-large two-platen injection molding machine, the CLF-5000TPII, to a top-tier US logistics and retail equipment supplier, marking the largest machine built in the company's 60-year history.

The unit will produce heavy-duty plastic bulk bins for produce, supplying modern logistics operators and major supermarket chain distribution networks across North America.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- The TÜV-Verband has launched its first podcast format, TÜV Reportcast, dedicating a four-episode opening season to the security and resilience of technical plants subject to statutory monitoring requirements.

Suspected attacks on substations in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia prompt renewed scrutiny of infrastructure security

Two suspected attacks on electrical substations in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia within a short timeframe have refocused attention on the security and resilience of technical infrastructure, according to the TÜV-Verband. The association frames the incidents as evidence of a shifting threat landscape affecting plants that require regulatory oversight.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Mind With Heart Robotics Co., Ltd. has signed distributor agreements in Germany and Belgium to bring its AnAn panda companion robot to European retail shelves in September 2026, priced between $1,000 and $1,500 overseas. A production run of 100 units has already been completed, with samples available for immediate shipment to channel partners.

AnAn debuts at IFA Berlin's Robots on the Runway showcase

The robot will make its European debut on September 08, 2026, at the Creator Stage in Palais am Funkturm, Berlin, as part of IFA's flagship Robots on the Runway program. The presentation will feature a live demonstration of AnAn's full-body tactile sensing system, which responds to touch through gentle movements and emotional feedback. The robot also includes proactive interaction features, gentle reminder functions, and long-term memory capable of learning a user's habits over time.

Perth – September 08, 2026 -- Lindian Resources Limited (ASX: LIN) has signed a Technology and Engineering Services Agreement and a long-term binding Offtake Agreement with Carester SAS to develop an 8,000 tonne-per-annum rare earth oxide separation facility in Stepnogorsk, Kazakhstan.

Carester and Tetra Tech Coffey to complete DFS by Q4 2026

Carester, a global rare earth processing specialist, will work with Tetra Tech Coffey to advance a Definitive Feasibility Study for the solvent extraction and oxide separation plant, targeted for completion by the fourth quarter of 2026.

Michigan Center, Mich. – September 08, 2026 -- UNISORB Installation Solutions has acquired BILZ-USA effective September 08, 2026, becoming the exclusive North American distributor of BILZ vibration isolation and precision leveling products.

UNISORB absorbs BILZ engineering staff to close high-precision product gap

BILZ's engineering team is joining UNISORB's existing engineering and project management staff, creating a single technical team for customers who previously had to coordinate leveling and isolation work across two separate vendors. John Hornberger, CEO of UNISORB, said the deal closes a gap at the high-precision end of the company's product line.

Columbia, Md. – September 08, 2026 -- TCOM has secured a Foreign Military Sales contract valued at more than $600 million to supply Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) Aerostat Systems to the Polish Armed Forces, marking one of the largest awards in the company's history.

Poland Gains Persistent Radar Coverage Against Air, Sea and Ground Threats

The program was awarded through the U.S. Army's PAE C2/CC2 Office and equips Poland with elevated surveillance systems designed to detect, track and respond to airborne, maritime and ground threats. The systems pair TCOM's aerostat platform with open-architecture Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar and electronic warfare capabilities, delivering continuous early warning and long-range tracking that integrates into existing command-and-control networks.

Cypress, Calif. – September 08, 2026 -- Skyworth USA has named Performance Plus Marketing the winner of its inaugural 2026 Manufacturer's Representative of the Year Award, recognizing the independent rep's sales leadership across the Rocky Mountain Region.

Skyworth cites banner sales year and unconventional field marketing tactics

Michael Gleason, Director of Sales at Skyworth USA, credited Performance Plus Marketing with a standout sales performance in 2026, noting the rep purchased a trailer and toured its territory showcasing an 86-inch Canvas Elite television to dealers and integrators. Gleason said the effort amplified the brand's market momentum.

Fremont, Calif. – September 08, 2026 -- Leopard Imaging has introduced the LI-DragonFire-VGA-GM2B, an uncooled infrared camera module targeting thermal imaging and temperature measurement in industrial systems.

DragonFire delivers 640 x 512 thermal resolution with 40 mK sensitivity

The module uses a 12 x 12 μm pixel size and a Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference (NETD) as low as 40 mK, enabling detailed capture of fine thermal information. It supports 30/60 Hz frame rates for real-time imaging of moving objects and operating equipment.

Camera measures temperatures from -20°C to 600°C across two modes

DragonFire offers a high-quality measurement range of -20°C to +160°C alongside a wide-range mode covering 50°C to +600°C, allowing the same module to monitor both precision heat differentials and extreme industrial temperatures.